Definition of "requirement" []

• Something that is required; a necessity. (noun)
• Something obligatory; a prerequisite. (noun)

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• "In that case, assuming the private couple meets the requirements of the forum state which often includes, among other requirement, a *residency requirement*, a home study within the jurisdiction, and several procedural hoops, has a valid adoption, then travels back to Oklahoma, thenyes."
• "The term "requirement" does not mean that detention of U.S. citizens is optional under this provision."
• "My main requirement is that I be within 1-2 hours of Guadalajara, since that airport has frequent, relatively cheap service to and from the US west coast where my kids live."